SEIA Map: Solar Uses 0.07% of U.S. Farmland, Data Shows

SEIA's new interactive map puts solar's farmland footprint against suburban sprawl and golf courses as Congress debates solar's role in the Farm Bill.

Solar and Storage Took 91% of New U.S. Grid Capacity in Q1

States that voted for President Trump in 2024 accounted for 74% of all solar capacity installed during the quarter, with TX, FL, OH, IN, MI, AZ, and MS ranking among the top ten states for new additions

33 Cities Commit to Climate Urban Planning Model by 2035

C40 Cities and UN-Habitat's Urban Planning Accelerator launched at the World Urban Forum with 33 cities committing to compact, climate-responsive development by 2035.

Society 5.0 Cities Are Changing the Investment Calculus

Durham's Society 5.0 model shows how integrated infrastructure intelligence is becoming a material factor in corporate investment and workforce decisions in 2026.

Florida Schools Expand Hands-On Sustainability Education

Nine Florida schools earned Melbourne's 2026 ECO School Awards for integrating sustainability, conservation, recycling, and habitat programs into campus life and community engagement.

Minnesota Bill Exempts Plug-In Solar From Utility Approval

Minnesota SF4504 would allow customers to install small plug-in solar devices without utility interconnection agreements, fees, or approval. Here is what the provision covers.

Earth Day Started as a Wake-Up Call. Inside Companies, It Still Is.

Employees aren't just participating in Earth Day programs anymore — they're using them to decide whether their company's sustainability values are real or staged.

Europe’s Housing Crisis Puts Capital Markets at the Center

With supply deficits, rising energy costs, and renovation needs exceeding $200 billion annually, Europe’s housing strategy increasingly depends on private capital and regulatory coordination.

Hawaii Bill Would Regulate Insurer Climate Risk Through Licensure

A newly introduced Hawaii bill would tie insurance licensure to climate risk alignment, expanding regulatory oversight into underwriting and investment practices.

Washington Energy Bills Expose Implementation Strain

Bills on appeals efficiency, utility assistance, and waste-to-energy facilities show how Washington’s energy policies are translating into new execution and compliance challenges.

Cities Are Soaking Storms, Not Just Draining Them

As storms intensify, cities are shifting from pipes to permeable design. Sponge cities absorb rain where it falls, easing floods and boosting resilience.
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